Color, Flavor and Form
Honeys differ in color and taste
depending on the blossoms visited by
the honey bees. Honey can be enjoyed
in several forms – comb honey, liquid
honey and whipped honey.
Storage
Store honey at room temperature, never
in the refrigerator. If honey crystallizes,
simply place the honey container in
warm water and stir until crystals
dissolve. Or, microwave 1 cup of honey
in a microwavesafe container, stirring
every 30 seconds, until crystals dissolve.
Be careful not to boil or scorch the
honey.
Health Benefits
Research has shown that unlike most
other sweeteners, honey contains small
amounts of a wide array of vitamins,
minerals and amino acids as well as
antioxidants.
Honey’s composition also makes it an
effective antimicrobial agent, useful for
treating minor burns and scrapes, and
for aiding the treatment of sore throats
and other bacterial infections.
Research also shows that honey is a
great pre-workout energy source.
Substitution and Cooking Tips
For best results, use recipes developed
for using honey. When you substitute
honey for granulated sugar in recipes,
begin by substituting honey for up to
half of the sugar called for in the recipe.
With experimentation, honey can be
substituted for all the sugar in some
recipes. When substituting honey for
sugar in baked goods:
! Reduce the liquid in the recipe
by 1/4 cup for each cup of
honey used.
! Add about 1/2 teaspoon baking
soda for each cup of honey used.
! Reduce oven temperature by 25
degrees to prevent over-
browning.
For easy measuring, coat measuring cup
or spoon with cooking spray before
adding honey.
A 12-ounce jar of honey equals a
standard measuring cup.
Note: Honey should not be fed to infants
under one year of age. Honey is a safe
and wholesome food for older children
and adults.
(Grand Prize Recipe from Cook-DuPage Beekeepers Association, Illinois)

2 cups boiling water

3/4 cup honey While gathering nectar, honey
4 cups cranberry juice bees also pollinate flowers.
2 cups orange juice Without pollination, you wouldn’t
1 cup lemon juice get as many fruits and vegetables.
1 quart ginger ale
Ice cubes

Sliced lemons, limes, oranges or strawberries (optional)

Combine boiling water and honey, stirring to dissolve. Chill. In large punch
bowl combine cranberry, orange and lemon juices. Stir in honey mixture.
Just before serving add ginger ale, ice cubes and fruit garnish. Makes about
12 servings.
(Award-winning appetizer recipe from North Central Beekeepers Assn., Inc.,
Minnesota)
Honey tastes sweeter than table
1/2 cup honey sugar. That’s why you can use less
1/3 cup soy sauce of it to get the same sweetening
1/4 cup chili sauce power.
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 drops red pepper sauce
3 pounds chicken wings or drummettes

Combine honey, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic salt, pepper and red pepper
sauce. Arrange chicken in a single layer in greased 9x13-inch baking pan
and pour on sauce. Turn chicken over to coat with sauce. Bake at 350°F for
one hour, turning over once. Cool slightly and serve. Makes 8 servings.
(Award-winning salad recipe from Chippewa-Eau Claire County Beekeepers,
Wisconsin)

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple

2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons each lemon juice and orange juice concentrate, undiluted
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 pint whipping cream (or 1-1/2 cups defrosted frozen whipped topping)

Drain liquid from canned pineapple into measuring cup and add enough
water to make 1-1/2 cups liquid. Pour liquid into pan and bring to a boil.
Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from heat and blend in honey, lemon
juice and orange juice concentrate. Pour into medium bowl and refrigerate
until slightly thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. Whip cream until soft peaks
form. Blend gelatin, pineapple, carrots and whipped cream (or defrosted
frozen whipped topping). Pour into a 9x9-inch pan and refrigerate until
firm. Makes 12 servings.
(Award-winning miscellaneous recipe from Anderson County Beekeepers
Association, Tennessee)

1 mango, peeled, seeded and chopped*

3/4 cup each raisins and chopped onion
1/2 cup each chopped bell pepper and snipped dates
1 apple, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup honey
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In medium skillet combine mango, raisins, onion, bell pepper, dates, apple
and garlic. In bowl combine honey, vinegar and cinnamon. Pour into skillet
and mix well. Bring to a boil, decrease heat to high simmer and cook for
about 40 minutes stirring occasionally. Cool and refrigerate for up to 10
days. May be canned using the USDA canning guidelines. Makes about 2-
1/2 cups.

*If mangos are not available, substitute 2 apples or 1 papaya.

(Award-winning main dish recipe from the Pennsylvania Beekeepers
Association)

1 pork shoulder roast or picnic roast (remove any visible fat)

or 3 to 4 pounds turkey legs
1-1/4 cups ketchup
1 cup each chopped celery and chopped onion
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons each white vinegar and Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Crusty rolls or flour tortillas

In a 9x13-inch pan, combine all ingredients. Cover with foil and roast at 300°F
for 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Shred meat using two forks, removing all bones and
skin. Stir with sauce. Serve in crusty rolls or warmed flour tortillas. Makes 8
servings.
(Award-winning dessert recipe from Lorain County Beekeepers Association,
Ohio)

4 eggs In general, the lighter-colored

2 cups milk honeys are milder in flavor while
1 cup shredded or flaked coconut darker-colored honeys are
1/3 cup all-purpose flour stronger.
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey

Place all ingredients except honey in a blender or food processor. Blend until
combined. With blender or processor running, slowly pour in honey mixing to
combine. Spray eight (4-ounce) custard cups with nonstick cooking spray.
Divide mixture evenly into cups. Place cups on cookie sheet. Bake at 325°F for
30 to 35 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned. Makes 8 servings.